Trump’s policies increase ingredient prices for some Aspen restaurants

Specific Aspen restaurants are feeling the effects of contemporary federal initiative changes five months into Trump s second presidency Related Articles Tough years ahead for Colorado especially if Trump s budget bill passes as is economists warn The housing arena was supposed to recover this year What happened Trump says he ll delay a threatened tariff on the European Union until July Tariff Therapy Oasis room offered at Denver business conference Michelin-recommended French restaurant closing in LoHi after years The president s fluctuating tariff initiative and his crackdown on immigration were both listed as reasons for increasing ingredient prices in Aspen Catch Steak switched its caviar supplier after Black Diamond Caviar which had been supplying the restaurant with caviar from China increased their prices from to per grams The increase came in January as Trump threatened to impose tariffs according to Catch Steak Executive Chef Ryan Brooks The biggest thing that we see seemingly was everyone freaking out before the tariffs even hit and jacking up their prices Brooks announced of the vendors Read the full story at aspentimes com Subscribe to our new food newsletter Stuffed to get Denver food and drink news sent straight to your inbox